Trump says US ready to ‘destroy’ Iran after Israeli intelligence warns of 'assassination plot'

Trump says US ready to ‘destroy’ Iran after Israeli intelligence warns of 'assassination plot' Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 07/11/2026 - 09:39 Remarks come as Washington and Tehran signalled talks would continue despite renewed military confrontation Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard the new Air Force One during a flight from the UK to the US, 8 July 2026 (Win McNamee/Getty Images via AFP) Off US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with overwhelming military retaliation after reports that Israeli int